Oxford United today signed two new strikers on loan, each for one month. First in was Ashley Barnes, from Plymouth Argyle. Barnes signed for Plymouth from Paulton Rovers, currently in the Southern League Division One South & West (the same level as Oxford City, Didcot Town, and Abingdon United). He is just 18 years old,  [ more ]

Darren Patterson's first managerial experience of a Conference fixture ultimately ended in disappointment, as United were unable to break down Ebbsfleet United.[@news]2219[/@news][@opponent]ebbsfleet united[/@opponent] The good news is that Ebbsfleet were equally unable to get past the Oxford defence, while both goalkeepers did their bit when they had to. The first half was a boring non-event,  [ more ]

Ebbsfleet United are tomorrow's visitors to Minchery Farm, as Darren Patterson looks to start his new management career with a first Conference win.[@opponent]Ebbsfleet United[/@opponent][@connection]Ebbsfleet United[/@connection] Last season Ebbsfleet were called Gravesend & Northfleet, but the lure of the sponsor's dollar proved too strong to resist, and the club changed its name to reflect the nearby  [ more ]

After a long wait for a home FA Cup draw, Oxford United have now been handed their second successive home tie. United were the first team to be pulled out of the box in the live draw, and they were given a tie against Southend United. The third ball out was Swindon Town, who therefore  [ more ]

Oxford United's first game under Darren Patterson's latest stewardship saw them ease through into the second round of the FA Cup, beating fellow Conference outfit Northwich Victoria 3-1.[@news]2214[/@news][@opponent]northwich victoria[/@opponent] United had a great start, with a goal after just seven minutes as Alex Jeannin headed home at the far post from an excellent cross by  [ more ]

Darren Patterson has just been announced as the new manager of Oxford United. Patterson was manager of the club for three games in March 2006, between the tenures of Brian Talbot and Jim Smith, during which time United were unbeaten.[@manager]patterson, darren[/@manager][@manager]smith, jim[/@manager] After Smith took over Patterson resumed his duties as youth-team manager, last season  [ more ]

Oxford United entertain Northwich Victoria tomorrow in the FA Cup first round. This is the first time that Oxford have been drawn to play at home in the competition since they beat Swindon Town 1-0 on 8 December 2002.[@opponent]northwich victoria[/@opponent][@connection]northwich victoria[/@connection] Last season at this stage of the tournament, Oxford lost 2-1 at Wycombe Wanderers,  [ more ]

Raging Fever 5 Cobblers 3 Report filed by Pat Wehmeier Raging Fever played Cobblers fans team last Saturday in a hastily drawn up fixture. OUFC didn

Following the latest round of Conference results, Aldershot go top of the league after they won 2-0 at Weymouth last night. This takes the Shots up to 40 points, 15 ahead of Oxford United, and one more than second-placed Torquay United. Today, the Gulls lost at home for the first time this season, going down  [ more ]

United fell to their heaviest Conference defeat so far this evening, at Rushden & Diamonds.[@news]2210[/@news][@opponent]Rushden & Diamonds[/@opponent] Oxford, who have now failed to beat the Diamonds in their last eight meetings, and who have lost the last four games against the Irthlingborough outfit, found themselves 3-0 down after just 14 minutes, and could probably have  [ more ]